The Derby County manager is still looking to bolster his squad ahead of the 2024/25 Championship season.
Derby County have had five confirmed arrivals so far this campaign, with the Rams looking to add to a squad that saw several key players leave this summer.
Notably, Paul Warne has sought to bolster his options in the centre-of-the-park ahead of the new campaign, with the likes of Ben Osborn coming through the doors at Pride Park.
Kenzo Goudmijn, David Ozoh, and the return of former loanee Ebou Adams have also joined up with the squad, completely transforming Warne’s options that consisted of the likes of Conor Hourihane, Korey Smith and Louie Sibley last season.
Striker options have also massively improved with Kayden Jackson and Jerry Yates signing ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, however Warne is clearly not still satisfied with his squad ahead of the new season, with more signings ‘in the pipeline’.
Paul Warne set for meeting with potential new Derby County signing
Derby County are closing in on a sixth signing of the summer as Warne confirmed that he had a scheduled meeting with a transfer target this week.
Speaking to Derbyshire Live, Warne said: “I have a Zoom call on Tuesday with a player, but I still can’t have him until he’s with the club.
“Another one is in the pipeline hopefully – then there are two, one is ticking along under the surface but that won’t last forever.
“Another, a loan, is being kept in the building. I feel like we have the targets of players who we want to try and get in and to help this team, but until they’re in the building you just never know.
“We highlighted the need for another middle centre half, we’ve highlighted that we need another keeper.
“We’re short there, and in the attacking end. We’re close, but the later loan deals and the ones you want, you have to wait for.
Warne had previously emphasised the need for extra recruits at Derby County ahead of the new season after suggesting they ‘had a long way to go’ in the window.
Paul Warne must prioritise certain positions for Derby County signings this summer
Pre-season has been an eye-opener for the former Rotherham United boss, with the Rams suffering defeat against Chesterfield and Shrewsbury Town.
Understandably, pre-season prioritises improving the fitness of players, however it’s also an indicator that a striker signing will be necessary for Warne’s side.
Only one goal has been scored in the last two run-outs for Derby County, which was scored by James Collins, someone who can’t quite guarantee providing that goal scoring ability at this level, especially at the age of 33.
It’s clear that a goalkeeper was needed before the pre-season period commenced, and that still appears to be the case with Josh Vickers being the only senior goalkeeper, however the last few games have emphasised the need for guaranteed goal scoring ability, and someone who has pace to beat a Championship defence.